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Biographies and Autobiographies

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Encyclopedias of Female Scientists Encyclopedias of Female Scientists This page lists biographies and autobiographies of inspiration women in the sciences. They serve as good role models for today's women through their stories of dealing with choosing non-traditional careers for women, juggling family and work, and setting the standard for people in their fields.

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	Natural eloquence : women reinscribe science	Gates, Barbara and Shteir, Ann B.	Madison, Wis. : University of Wisconsin Press, 1997			A book of essays that discuss women scientists in the 19th and 20th centuries and their backgrounds and achievements. The essays consider the popularization of science in the 19th and 20th centuries and its effects on women scientists of the time. The women scientists range from the lesser known to the prominent like Rachel Carson, the American marine biologist and nature writer. This scholarly research is intended for readers interested in the history of the popularization of science and the role that women played.
	50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet	Denenberg, Dennis; Roscoe, Lorraine	Brookfield, CT: The Millbrook Press, 2001	Juvenile Audience		This book emphasizes 50 men and women who have been influential in American history from presidents to suffragettes to actors. Many scientists such as Wilbur and Orville Wright, I.M. Pei, and George Washington Carver were included in the 50 most influential people kids should meet. What an honor for the field of science!
	A matter of choices : memoirs of a female physicist	Ajzenberg-Selove, Fay	New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 1994			An autobiography of Fay Ajzenberg-Selove, a German-born physicist. The author covers her early life in France, her escape from the Nazi’s in 1940 Europe, as well as her studies in physics in America. The reason she, as well as other women, become physicists and why they enjoy their work is discussed throughout the book. This book is intended for high school age and up.
	Amelia Earhart	Raatma, Lucia	Milwaukee, WI: World Almanac Library, 2001			This book is broken down into chapters following the life and achievements of Amelia Earhart. From her childhood until she flew her first plane, Amelia Earhart was always a determined feminist who sought to go above and beyond in her life, no matter what people thought. During times of war and turmoil in the United States, Amelia Earhart was able to accomplish the unthinkable for a woman in aviation. She even helped promote women pilots by forming the organization the Ninety-Nines, which is still a current organization that promotes world fellowship through flight. Amelia was the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic and even though she was a pilot, she sky was the limit for her. This is a great book for girls to teach them the sky is the limit for them all... Influential book.
	A women wanders through life and science	Koprowska, Irena	Albany : State University of New York Press, 1997			An autobiography of Irena Koprowska, a Polish born pathologist, cytologist, and cancer research pioneer. The book covers the beginning of her life in Poland up to 1977 when she was named Women Physician of the Year by the Polish American Medical Association. The author also describes what it was like to not only be an immigrant, but also a women, in the medical field during World War II. This book is intended for high school age and up.
	Among the Stars: The Life of Maria Mitchell : Astronomer, Educator, Women's Rights Activist	Booker, Margaret Moore	Nantucket, Mass: Mill Hill Press, 2007			A biography of the amazing Maria Mitchell, an astronomer and librarian at Vassar College. Mitchell's story will appeal to young woman not only as a way to interest them in the sciences but also the facts of the author's capable discussion of the dress, manners, family, college life and financial situation of the 1800s. Mitchell's prodigious discoveries include a comet and she was a well respected and honored astronomer despite the fact that she had no college education. Highly recommended as a wonderful story of a remarkable woman.
	Marie Curie	Fullick, Ann	Chicago, IL: Reed Educational and Professional Publishing, 2001			Marie Curie was an influential scientist born in the depressing times when Poland was under Russian rule during the late 19th century. Althroughout grade and secondary school, Curie had a love for school and fluent in multiple languages. She earned to master's degree--one in physics and one in mathematics. She and her husband discovered the elements of polonium and radium. This is book is very interesting-- composed of pictures and diary excerpts from Curie's inspiring life. Also shows her life outside of her work (finding love and family) Great book!
	Dive! My adventures in the deep frontier	Earle, Sylvia A.	Washington, D.C: National Geographic Society, 1999			This book gives an autobiographical account of Sylvia Earle's dive into the underwater world. She researches many underwater animals and also performed research while living underwater for up to two weeks on end in the Tektite underwater lab. Earle begins at the beginning of her childhood when her love for animals emerged and takes into account her many writings in the National Geographic and her books. Girls of all ages would like her story.
	Florence Sabin: Scientist	Campbell, Robin	USA: Chelsea House Publishers, 1995		Juvenile Audience	The biography of Florence Sabin. Florence Sabin was acclaimed as one of the foremost medical researchers of the early 20th century at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. She was one of the first women to become a doctor in the US. She chose to use a "microscope, not a stethoscope." This book is great for girls to show them how they can tailor STEM careers to fit their particular interests.
	Fly High : The Story of Bessie Coleman	Borden, Louise; Kroeger, Mary Kay	New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2001		Juvenile Audience	This children's book, aimed for readers in grades k-4, portrays the life of Bessie Coleman, the first African American to earn a pilots license. The biography covers her early life, her love for numbers, her education at The University of Oklahoma, and how she earned her pilots license. Full-page illustrations highlight her life and keep the reader interested. The sentence structure is straightforward and will aid the young student who is learning to read. (check this)
	Follow that Fin!: Studying Dolphin Behavior	Samuels, Amy	Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 2000		Juvenile Audience	This book explores the underwater world of dolphins and their activities and behavior. Two female marine biologists, Cindy and Amy, study, in particular, Bottlenosed dolphins in Shark Bay, Australia. This book would be great for girls who love marine animals, particularly dolphins. It has numerous pictures, and diagrams and charts describing how the women took their data. It is a very fun book.
	Forecast earth: the story of climate scientist Inez Fung	Skelton, Renee	New York: Franklin Watts, 2005		Middle School, High School	The biography of Inez Fung. Inez Fung is a climate scientist, who studies the causes of weather patterns and how they change over time. She investigates why climate changes happen and how we can prepare for them, using data about the planet’s land masses, oceans, and atmosphere to create computer models of Earth. Forecast Earth takes readers on a tour of the planet with a brilliant scientist as our guide.The life story of Inez Fung makes it clear that there are opportunities out there for everyone. This book is for girls who want to work in the science looking for someone they can look up to. This book is good for girls ages 14 and up.
	Girls who looked under rocks: the lives of six pioneering naturalists	Atkins, Jeannine and Paula Conner	Nevada City, CA: Dawn Publications, 2000			This book profiles six award-winning women scientists and writers: Maria Sibylla Merian, Naturalist; Anna Comstock, Entomologist; Frances Hamerstrom, Biologist; Miriam Rothschild, Entomologist; Rachel Carson, Author; and Jane Goodall, Naturalist. Each chapter gives background information, their career paths, and experiences. Each women had to overcome the negative attitudes from others. The book has illustrations and a list of recommended readings about Naturalists. This book is for educators looking to teach their students about women scientists. It is also for girls aged 12 and up looking for information on women scientist like how they became scientists, what they did to get there, and how they like it.
	In Search of Lemurs : My Days and Nights in a Madagascar Rain Forest	Powzyk, Joyce A.	Washington D.C. : National Geographic Society, 1998		Grades 4-7	This book, intended for readers in grades 4-7, covers the experience of the author as she studies the inhabitants of a Madagascan rain forest. The author provides sketches of each of the animals and discusses their different attributes and how each animal relates to one another in the ecosystem. Numerous animals are covered that not only include different breeds of lemurs but also birds, bats and fossas. The author also discusses village life in the rain forest and how farming is destroying the ecosystem.
	Julia Morgan : Architect	James, Cary	Philadelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, 1990		Middle School	This chapterbook, intended for readers ages 9-12, covers the life of Julia Morgan, an American architect during the twentieth century. The chapters cover her early life, education, career, and her major achievements which include the Hearst Castle. There are numerous black and white photographs and quotations which aid in learning. Great for a young student with a short report.
	Light shining through the mist: A photobiography of Dian Fossey	Matthews, Tom L.	Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 1998		Juvenile Literature	Traces the adventurous life of the American woman, Dian Fossey, who worked as a zoologist among the mountain gorillas of the Virunga area of central Africa.She was the 1st human being to get nearly face-to-face with a mountain gorilla without her or the gorilla being frightened. Contains lots of pictures and quotes from Dian Fossey. She is very famous for her book "Gorillas in the Mist", which became a very successful film and the book was translated into 6 different languages. Also for raising 2 gorillas from captivity, CoCo and Pucker. Shockingly she was murdered by an unknown killer for an unknown reason. Great story!
	Mae Jemison: A Space Biography (Countdown to Space)	Yannuzzi, Della A.	Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, Inc., 1998		Juvenile Audience	This biography, intended for readers ages 9-12, portrays the life of Mae Jemison, the first African American women to go into space. The biography covers her early life, education, inspiration for space travel, and her time with NASA. Each chapter provides photographs that depict her not only in space but also in every-day life. A timeline, glossary, further reading section, and index are all provided at the end of the book. Great for the young student with a short report.
	Mae Jemison : the first African American women astronaut	Burby, Liza N.	New York : PowerKids Press, 1997			This book is a short biography of Mae Jemison that includes her childhood and passion for astronomy, her college studies, how she became an astronaut, and her time in space. There are many pictures throughout the book and harder words are in bold and defined in a glossary. It is intended for beginning readers in grades 1-3.
	Margaret Bourke- White: Adventurous Photographer	Anderson, Christopher C. L.	USA: Franklin Watts, 2005			Margaret Bourke- White became a pioneer in the photography and journalism fields in the early 1920s when it wa rare for women to work outside the home, and during the United States' most influential turmoil times. She went to 5 different universities before she received her degree in herpetology aand photography. Always having a talent for excellent photography, Bourke-White took breathtaking photography that excelled any woman of her time. Her photograph of the Fort Peck Dam in Montana was the first image to grace the cover of "Life" mazagine in 1936. She exposed the mining conditions which abused South Africans which eventually brought upon the apartheid. Bourke-White's story is truly fascinating and it is portrayed through her photographs that follow history. Inspirational story!
	Maria Mitchell : The Soul of an Astronomer	Gormley, Beatrice	Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1995			This chapterbook, intended for readers in grades 6-9, portrays the life of Maria Mitchell, an American astronomer during the 19th century. The biography covers her early life in Nantucket, her education, career, and her accomplishments. Black and white photographs, a section on future reading, and an index are all included. Great for the young student with a short report.
	Margaret Mead : Anthropologist	Ziesk, Edra	New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1990			This biography, intended for young adult readers, portrays the life of Margaret Mead, an American anthropologist during the 20th century. The biography covers her early life, education, personal life, and her fieldwork in different countries where she studied primitive tribes. Numerous pictures accompany each chapter and portray the people and countries that Mead studied. An index, timeline, and further reading section are provided at the back of the book. Great for any public or high-school library.
	Margaret Mead : Pioneering Anthropologist	Burby, Liza N.	New York : PowerKids Press, 1997			This book, intended for the young reader in grades 1-3, provides a biography of Margaret Mead, and influential American anthropologist during the 20th century. The biography covers her early life, education, career as an anthropologist, and her work in different countries. Full page photographs are provided for each two page section along with fun-facts and a glossary for more difficult words. A great book that will hold the attention of young readers while introducing them to the field of anthropology.
	Marie Curie: A photographic story of a life	Cobb, Vicki	New York: DK Publishing, 2008			This chapterbook, intended for readers in grades 5-10, portrays the life of Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist. The biography covers her early life, education, her love for learning and the sciences, and her accomplishments and career. Over 100 photographs, artwork, and artifacts are included in this 123 page book as well as definition boxes, sidebars, and a timeline of events. A clearly written biography for the interested student.
	Rachel Carson: Writer and Biologist	Stewart, Melissa	Chicago, Ill: Ferguson Pub. Co, 2001	Ferguson career biographies	elementary and jr high school
	She Never Looked Back : Margaret Mead in Samoa	Epstein, Sam; Epstein, Beryl	New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc., 1980			This chapterbook, intended for readers ages 9-12, covers the work of Margaret Mead, a 20th century American anthropologist. The chapters focus on the culture of the Samoan people that Margaret researched as well as the difficulties that she faced. Black and white illustrated pictures are found throughout the 62 page book as well as a glossary of Samoan words found at the end. A great book for the young student with a short report.
	Strong force: the story of physicist Shirley Anne Jackson	O'Connell, Diane	New York: Franklin Watts, 2005			The biography of Shirley Anne. She is a physicist who is an expert in invisible particles that make up the universe.
	Sylvia Earle: Deep Sea Explorer and Ocean Activist	White, Katherine	New York, NY: Rosen Central, 2004	Women hall of famers in mathematics and science
	The Life of Florence Sabin	Kaye, Judith	New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 1993			This chapterbook, intended for readers ages 9-12, portrays the life of Florence Sabin, an American medical scientist. The biography covers her early life, education, research and career, as well her activism in womens rights and medical care. A few full-page photographs are provided along with a section on further reading and an index. This is a clearly written, intriguing biography that is great for middle school and public libraries.
	Up in the air : Bessie Coleman	Hart, Philip S.	Minneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 1996			This chapterbook, intended for readers grades 5-8, is a biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to fly an airplane. The biography covers her early life, education, first flight, and her achievements as an adult. It also discusses the hardships she had to face in order to fulfill her dreams. The book is in large print and contains numerous pictures which makes it more accessible to young readers.
	Anthropologist: Science of the People	Batten, Mary	Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001		Juvenile Audience	This book follows the works of Magdalena Hurtado,an anthropologist who studied the Ache (AH-CHAY) hunter-gatherers living in Paraguay, South America for 15 years. She studied their language, traditions, and recorded their history. This book is good for girls because it follows a woman who's love for studying cultures and people is made into a career and she is helping many unknown cultures of the world , write their history in World History. Book has many pictures and gives a great description of the lives of the Ache people.
	Barbara McClintock	Cullen, J. Heather	Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers, 2003		Elementary Middle School	Presents the life and career of the geneticist who in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize for her study of maize cells
	Bird Watching with Margaret Morse Nice	Ross, Michael Elsohn	Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, Inc., 1997		Juvenile Audience	This book archives the life of ornithologist Margaret Morse Nice who studied and worte about birds for about 80 years. The book has guides to help children become self-birdwatchers and choosing the right equipment such as binoculars. The book is illustrated with many diagrams and pictures of different birds and Margaret's family. The book is great for girls who are interested in birdwatching and it also gives tips and activities for readers to become their own birdwatchers.
	Bone detective : the story of forensic anthropologist Diane France	Hopping, Lorraine Jean	New York, N.Y. : Franklin Watts ; Washington, D.C. : J. Henry Press, 2005	Women's Adventures in Science	High School	This book is one in a series that covers 'Women's Adventures in Science'. The biography of Diane France, a contemporary forensic anthropologist, is covered. The biography ranges from her rural childhood days to her crime scene investigation work as an adult. The book contains several pictures and anecdotes and is intended for the grades of 7-10.
	Brave Harriet : The First Woman to Fly the English Channel	Moss, Mariss	New York: Harcourt, Inc., 2001		Juvenile Audience K-3	This illustrated children's book, intended for readers in grades k-3, portrays the life of Harriet Quimby, the first woman to pilot a plane over the English Channel. The biography is written as a first-person narrative and covers her love of aviation at a young age, the preparation for the voyage over the channel, as well as the voyage itself. Full-page illustrations keep the young reader interested and straightforward sentence structure will aid the student learning to read.
	Christa McAuliffe : A Space Biography	Laura S. Jeffrey	Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, Inc., 1998		Grades 4-6	A biography of Christa McAulliffe, the school teacher chosen to bean astronaut aboard the Challenger. The biography, intended for grades 4-6, covers the teachers life from her childhood education to the legacy she left in her desire for space exploration. There are many photographs throughout the book as well as a glossary and chapter notes.
	Exploring Caves Journeys into the Earth	Aulenbach, Nancy Holler & Barton, Hazel	National Geographic Society, 2001			This book is about Nancy Aulenbach, an expert in cave rescue and in descending into tight places, and Hazel Barton, a microbiologist whose specialty is studying life-forms in extreme environments. Both Nancy and Hazel explore caves from Greenland to Mexico. The book is filled with information and pictures of the women’s explorations. There is a glossary of scientific terms and information on additional resources. This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.
	Grace Hopper: The First Woman to Program the First Computer in the United States	Marx, Christy	New York, NY: Rosen Pub, 2002	Women hall of famers in mathematics and science
	Hispanic-American Scientists	Olesky, Walter	New York, NY: Facts on File, Inc., 1998		Middle School, High School	This book contains a series of biographies of influential Hispanic men and women in the fields of physics, medicine, chemistry, meterology, biology, engineering, and astronomy. The Hispanic culture spans across many continents especially in Texas where the Hispanic population is dominant, this book is great for Hispanic girls to identify with the people in her culture who have made an influence on society in the field of science. The female scientists mentioned in the book are Adriana Ocampo, a planetary geologist, Margarita Colmenares, an environmental engineer, and Ellen Ochoa, an electrical engineer and astronaut. Book is good for girls in middle and high school.
	History Makers Disease Detectives	Yount, Lisa	Lucent Books, 2001			This book is collection of biographies of that describes six of medicine’s best detectives that have made history in the sciences: John Snow, Epidemiologist; Louis Pasteur, Chemist; Walter Reed, Military Physician; Alice Hamilton, Physician; C.J. Peters, Head of Special Pathogens (CDC); and Mary-Claire King, Physician. Each chapter has important facts and illustrations. There is a glossary of scientific terms, and a list of recommended readings. This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.
	Improbable warriors : women scientists and the U.S Navy in World War II	Williams, Kathleen Broome	Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, 2001		Middle School, High School	This book focuses on four women who chose to leave their jobs during WWII and work for the United States government. The personal and professional experiences of the women in the military is addressed. The author is a professor who has published works concerning the military. This book is intended as scholarly research for older readers.
	Life Connections: Pioneers in Ecology	Leuzzi, Linda	USA & Canada; Grolier Publishing, 2000			This book has eight profiles of scientists whose work shaped the development of the field of ecology. Female ecologists studied were E. Lucy Braun, Ann Haven Morgan, Rachel Carson, and Sherry Rowland. These women made an influential change on the field of ecology by protecting the forests, ponds and streams, fight against poisons in used on plants, and the atmosphere. Gives a biographical account of each female ecologists, also male ecologist who made a difference in the field.
	Mae Jemison: Out of this world	Naden, Corinne J.	Blue, Rose Brookfield, CT: The Millbrook Press, 2003
	Meeting Dolphins: My Adventures in the Sea	Dudzinski, Kathleen	Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2000			Kathleen Dudzinski documents her excursions in the underwater world studying dolphins. These intelligent and mysterious animals have fascinated her for years and she begin studying them in the wild in many different places. She has watched dolphin mothers teach her baby how to hunt and all kinds of behaviors characteristics to these unique animals. Dudzinski gives a personal account of her love for marine biology and dolphins. Great for girls who love animals!
	Nature's machines: the story of biomechanist Mimi Koehl	Parks, Deborah A.	New York: F. Watts; Washington D.C: Joseph Henry Press, 2005			The biography of biomechanist Mimi Koehl. Tells the story of how she works with all kinds of machines small and big. She uses the machines to study animals such a dinosaurs to flying frogs. This book is for anybody interested in learning about Mimi Koehl or about a biomechanist.
	Scientific pioneers : women succeeding in science	Tang, Joyce	Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, 2006			This book examines the career development of 10 notable women scientists. The author, a professor of sociology and a published author, covers the personal, political, cultural, and economic factors that led to success for each of the women. The author proposes from the research that not only do talent and perseverance aid in success for women scientists, but also structured opportunities and institutional support. This book is intended as a reference to notable women scientists of the past two centuries, ages high school and up.
	Scientists	Hacker, Carlotta	New York, NY : Crabtree Pub., 1998			A collection covering 6 women who have impacted the field of science in the last century. A short biography of the person is covered, 3 to 5 pages in length, as well as numerous photographs and fun facts. This book is intended for the ages of 9 through 12.
	Scientists and doctors	Lindop,Laurie	New York : Twenty-First Century Books, 1997			Profiles ten women who have overcome many forms of adversity to get to were thet are now. Each of these women have made important contributions to science.
	Sisters in science : conversations with black women scientists about race, gender, and their passion for science	Jordan, Diann	West Lafayette, Ind. : Purdue University Press, 2006			This book discusses 18 prominent black women scientists and what inspired and daunted them in their desire to become scientists. The women range in disciplines, age, and their desires. The author is a professor that has given many seminars and written numerous articles concerning young women and minorities in science and engineering. This book is intended for high school age and up as well as anyone interested the work of black women in science.
	Space rocks: the story of planetary geologist Adriana Ocampo	Hopping, Lorraine Jean	New York: Franklin Watts, 2005			Biography of planetary geologist Adriana Ocampo. Describes how her dream of working for NASA and i space came true. Recalls how she helped find the missing Crater of Doom , explores other planets, and is now searching for stuff that came from the Crater of Doom.
	Super women in science	Di Domenico, Kelly	Toronto: Second Story Press, 2002			Feature a selection of inspiring women who have made contributions to science. Showcases these ten women pioneers of science from North America and other part of globe. Each of their contributions have been important to our knowledge of how the world works around us.
	Twentieth-Century Women Scientists	Yount, Lisa	New York: Facts on File, 1996	Global profiles		Covers the lives of 10 women scientists that is more current than the Veglahn book. The format is similiar with an overview and photos followed by a chronological history of each woman's career. Although there are photos of the women themselves, even more interesting are photos of women's discoveries. Highly recommended.
	Women and numbers : lives of women mathematicians plus discovery activities	Perl, Teri	San Carlos, CA : Wide World Pub./Tetra, 1993			This book, intended for students in grades 3-6 and their parents or educators, provides biographies of 13 women who worked in a math related field and also includes math related activities. Each biography includes the woman's early life, education, achievements, and numerous photographs of not only the mathematician but also their family. The activities range in subject from prime numbers and patterns, to the pascal triangle. A great resource fro educators seeking to interest girls in mathematics.
	Women Inventors	Altman, Linda Jacobs	New York, NY: Facts On File, Inc., 1997			This book has an array of women inventors ranging in different ethnicities coming from different backgrounds and cohorts. This is a very important book for girls to read because these women went on to make influential changes in American history. For example, Madame C.J. Walker, who overcame being a widowed mother of a 3 year old at 20 years old, poor and disadvantaged, to becoming the first African American female millionaire selling and marketing hair-care products. These influential stories of women leaving their footprint in history are inspiring to girls to invent the careers and lives she wants to live.
	Nobel Prize Winners (Women in Profile Series)	Hacker, Carlotta	New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 1998			This book, intended for readers in grades 3-6. features six women who have been recipients of the Nobel prize. Each entry includes the womans early life, developing skills, and accomplishments. Numerous photographs, side-notes, and quotations provide additional background information. In addition to the six women small biographies of 14 notable women are included at the end of the book along with a glossary and references. Great for the young student with a short report.
	Nobel Prize Women in science their lives, struggles, and momentous discoveries	McGrayne, Sharon Bertsch	Washington, D.C.: Joseph Henry Press, 1998			The author examines the career and lives of 14 women who have either won a Nobel Prize or made a hugh contribution to Nobel Prize winning project in science. She also introduces women leaders who offer advice and inspiration to women in science today.
	Amazing Scientists: A Book of Answers for Kids	Callan, Jim	New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2001			The book is separated it into 5 different sectons of amazing scientists: biologists, chemists, physicists, astronomers, and earth scientists. Also it includes ancient world scientists. It is an easy read for older children and includes pictures of the scientists who change the face of science for hundreds of years.
	Breakthrough: Women in Science	Gleasner, Diana C.	New York: Walker, 1983			Individual stories of six dedicated scientists - a marine biologist, a medical researcher, an astronomer, a physicist, an economist and a structural engineer. Each story is informative enough to encourage further reading. The stories include how each woman got started; their successes and frustrations and how each achieved their dreams. Very readable and interesting!
	Female Firsts in their Fields : Science and Medicine	Angelis, Gine De	Philadelphia, PA : Chelsea House Publishers, 1999			A collection of biographies covering women scientists and doctors who made significant contributions to their fields. Each entry discusses the womans early life, education, career, as well as the barriers they had to overcome in order to be successful. Ideal for younger reader, grades 5-8, with a short report.
	Female Firsts in Their Fields Air & Space	Buchanan, Doug	Chelsea House Publishers, 1999			This chapter book is a collection of biographies of diverse women that overcame many obstacles to succeed in their air and space careers. Chapter one profiles Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Chapter two profiles Sally Kristen Ride, the first American woman in space. Chapter three profiles Shannon W. Lucid, an American astronaut that has spent more time in space than any other American astronaut, male or female, and more time in space than any woman in the world. Chapter four profiles Christa McAuliffe, the first American teacher in space. Chapter five profiles Eileen M. Collins, America’s first female space shuttle pilot. Chapter six profiles Mae. C Jemison, the first African-American woman in space. The book ends with a chronology of women in air and space careers, and a short list of recommended readings. This book is intended for primary and secondary aged girls.
	Girls Think of Everything Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women	Thimmesh, Catherine & Sweet, Melissa (Illustrator)	Houghton Mifflin, 2000			This book is a collection of biographies of diverse women inventors, such as Madam C.J. Walker, Stephanie Kwolek, and Margaret E. Knight. The introduction describes women as being credited for some of the most fundamental and enduring innovations of all time. Many inventions of women in this book were born out of necessity, such as inventing tools and utensils to prepare food. Other inventions came about by experiences, such as the ice-cream cone that was invented by a young lady (her name remains a mystery) that took the top cookie of her ice-cream sandwich and wrapped it around the ice-cream so it wouldn’t drip on her dress. The pages are filled with illustrations, quotes, and interesting facts about women’s lives and inventions. The book begins and ends with a timeline of women’s inventions dating from 3000 B.C. through 1995. This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.
	Hispanic Scientists: Ochoa, Ellen; Ramirez, Carlos A.; Rodrigues, Eloy; Villa-Komaroff, Lydia; Zavala, Maria E.	St. John, Jetty	Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1996			This book contains a series of biographies of influential Hispanic men and women in the fields of biomedical engineering, astronomy, zoology,biology,and botany. Contains a glossary of difficult words at the back of the book. Book is great for showing people from different ethnicities, particularly Hispanic, different places, different fields with one love: science.
	The Sky's the Limit: Stories of Discovery by Women and Girls	Thimmesh, Catherine, and Melissa Sweet	Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002			This book includes more than a dozen illustrated stories about women scientists from the 1300's to the present. The stories include collages and drawings about each women as well as their background and discoveries. The author also includes stories about young girls, ages 11 and 12, who have already made prominent discoveries. These stories, along with additional references and sources at the end of the book, help to inspire the intended young audience (ages 9-12).
	A matter of choices : memoirs of a female physicist	Ajzenberg-Selove, Fay	New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 1994			An autobiography of Fay Ajzenberg-Selove, a German-born physicist. The author covers her early life in France, her escape from the Nazi’s in 1940 Europe, as well as her studies in physics in America. The reason she, as well as other women, become physicists and why they enjoy their work is discussed throughout the book. This book is intended for high school age and up.
	Celebrating women in mathematics and science	Cooney, Miriam P.	Reston, Va. : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1996			This book, intended for grades 6-10, is a collection of biographies covering 22 women scientists from antiquity to the present. Each entry focuses on the woman's early life, character traits that contributed to their success, as well as major contributions to the field as an adult. A different teacher or university professor was responsible for each entry. This book is ideal for young readers and short reports.
	Complexities : women in mathematics	Case, Bettye Anne.; Leggett, Anne M.	Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2005			This book consists of numerous stories concerning women in the mathematical field. Biographies of the women, their mathematical backgrounds, and obstacles they faced in their personal and professional lives are covered. The stories also discuss the efforts to eliminate gender barriers, the career paths open to women today, and mathematical problems some of the women are working on. These stories and problems will inspire a wide range of mathematicians and scientists.
	Contemporary women scientists	Yount, Lisa	New York, NY : Facts on File, 1994			This book, intended for middle and high school aged readers, presents 10 women scientists who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Each entry includes biographical information on the scientists as well as major achievements and contributions by the person to their field. It also discusses the issues surrounding women in the scientific field, problems they faced, barriers in their field, and how they managed to succeed. A good addition to any public or high school library.
	Creative couples in the sciences	Pycior, Helena M.; Slack, Nancy G.	New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 1996			A collection of essays concerning the collaborative work of married scientists. The book profiles two dozen couples including Einstein and Mileva Maric and addresses gender roles, the role of collaboration in modern science, as well as the flexibility and restrictions of marriage. This book is intended for older readers interested in the collaboration between couples in science.
	Celebrating Women In Mathematics and Science	Cooney, Miriam P. (Editor)	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1996			This book is a collection of profiles of women in math and science written by twenty classroom teachers of math and science. During a yearlong seminar, these teachers studied literature and current research in issues related to mathematics, science, and gender. This book should be shared with primary and secondary aged girls.

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